With just a few days to go, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce have release a quick guide to party manifestos to help make your decision and give clarity to who is going to do what. To view the manifesto summary click here. … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
BENNETT VERBY EXPANDS INTO SPINNINGFIELD
Stockport based accountants and business advisers Bennett Verby is opening an office in Manchester’s Spinningfields as a new base for its corporate team. The move to 3 Hardman Street is designed to help the firm meet growing demand for the services of its five-strong corporate team which is … [Read more...]
INTERIM MAYOR OF GREATER MANCHESTER – APPOINTMENT PROCESS CONFIRMED
Details of the appointment process for Greater Manchester’s interim mayor have been confirmed. The interim mayor will provide leadership for Greater Manchester during the transitional period up to May 2017 when a directly elected mayor with more powers and responsibilities will be created, … [Read more...]
SUMMER BBQ FOR STOCKPORT’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Stockport businesses are making the most of this summer's longest weekend by organising the first Summer Business Community & Family BBQ. The afternoon and evening event is open to everyone and will take place ahead of the Headlander Festival on Friday 19th June at Stockport Rugby Club. ORDER … [Read more...]
ALLIED BAKERIES REPLACE KINGSMILL’S TESCO LOST SALES
Associated British Foods (ABF), owners of Allied Bakeries and their £30m plant at Bredbury in Stockport, has replaced the sales lost last month following Tesco’s decision to de-list ABF’s Kingsmill sliced loaf, according to their Chief Executive, George Weston. George … [Read more...]
4 HEATONS TRADERS ANNOUNCE SUMMER FESTIVAL
Stockport's 4 Heaton Traders' have announced details of this year's summer festival taking part on Sunday 14th June in Heaton Park and how companies can get involved. 4HTA (Four Heatons Traders Association) is an independent group of pro-active business people, all of whom trade within The FOUR … [Read more...]
NEW APP KEEPS BUSINESSES UP TO DATE WITH REGULATION CHANGES
A new app has been released to improve communications between small businesses and to help them stay on top of regulatory developments. The app is called Trading Standards Business News (TSBN) and has been created by the Central England Trading Standards Authorities. The app will be available to … [Read more...]
TABLES TURNED AS AVENSURE INTERVIEWS MARKETING STOCKPORT!
The tables were well and truly turned when Avensure's Chris Hart arrived at Marketing Stockport's offices to chat to the co-founders Helen & Richard to investigate how they spend their working day and to gauge the mood and atmosphere of the local business community. Left: Marketing Stockport … [Read more...]
NEW CASH BACK INCENTIVE FROM YORKSHIRE BANK
Launched on 21st April, Yorkshire Bank, whose Stockport branch is based on Prince’s Street, are offering a £1000 cash back promotion on qualifying mortgage products. The £1000 cash back incentive will be available for residential capital and interest home purchase applications … [Read more...]
MAG ACHIEVES HIGHEST-EVER BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY RATING
Manchester Airport Group (MAG), the operator of Manchester, London Stansted, East Midlands and Bournemouth Airports, has achieved its highest ever score of 97% in the annual Business In The Community (BITC) Annual Index, earning an outstanding four-star rating for its commitment to acting … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SOFTWARE HOUSE HOLDS CAREERS OPEN EVENING
CDL, one of the UK’s leading insurance software houses, is throwing open its doors and inviting local software developers and IT professionals to attend a careers open evening at the company’s magnificent new offices and campus development in Stockport. Left: The magnificent Code … [Read more...]
DJS RESEARCH LTD GROWS TURNOVER BY 26 PERCENT
Full service market research agency, DJS Research Ltd, has beaten its internal sales target of £3.3m, to reach a phenomenal turnover of £3.6 million during the financial year 2014/15, representing a 26% growth (£2.8 million last financial year). Having passed the £3 … [Read more...]